About Us
About Healthy Nutrition
Healthy Nutrition is the best source for trustworthy, peer-reviewed, science-based nutrition education. RDNs are THE experts in nutrition as it relates to wellness. Whether you are looking to succeed at permanent weight loss or seeking accurate guidance of current day ‘lifestyle’ (diet related) diseases we are committed to ‘right’ the plethora of myth-information you have learned and assist you and your family towards a path of having more energy and better health!
We fully believe
- Everyone deserves quality, non-discriminatory healthcare.
- Body trust is not a fantasy.
- Peace with food and our bodies is attainable and leads to freedom from diet culture.
- Everyone can change.
- In working with our bodies, not against them.
- Eating and movement are meant to be enjoyable!
- Self-compassion and acceptance are essential parts of healing our relationship with food and our body.
- In evidence-based practice and research that is free of weight bias.
- Diversity should be recognized and valued.
Our Nutritionist
Laurie graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition and went on to complete her Dietetic Internship at the same university. She spent 5-1/2 years working as a clinical dietitian at Banner Heart Hospital and also providing coverage at Banner Baywood Medical Center, before opening her private practice in fall of 2019. Laurie’s work at the hospital encompassed patients with diverse disease states and medical issues (cardiac, kidney, gastrointestinal, diabetes, malnutrition, tube feeding and more).
Laurie enjoys being outdoors, exercising and reading a good novel. She likes to run and hike on desert and mountain trails and considers any wrong turn she makes (directionally or otherwise) to be “taking the scenic route”. Laurie and her husband collectively have 4 grown children and one wonderfully fun grandchild!
Member of: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and Nutrition Entrepreneurs Dietetic Practice Group
What Patients Say
Sara Williams
(Patient)
“I made the decision to lose weight and restore my health… through my physician I found Laurie McDonald. With her guidance and care, I’ve been able to gain confidence that I’m on the right track to lose weight, exercise more, and improve my life.”
Michael Jordan
(Patient)
“Laurie is an exceptional dietician! Prior to meeting with her, I was losing weight for months because I have stomach and intestinal issues. Using her extensive expertise she suggested new healthy menu items, but also kept me from being ill due to what I was eating.”
Sara Williams
(Patient)
“I made the decision to lose weight and restore my health… through my physician I found Laurie McDonald. With her guidance and care, I’ve been able to gain confidence that I’m on the right track to lose weight, exercise more, and improve my life.”
Michael Jordan
(Patient)
“Laurie is an exceptional dietician! Prior to meeting with her, I was losing weight for months because I have stomach and intestinal issues. Using her extensive expertise she suggested new healthy menu items, but also kept me from being ill due to what I was eating.”
Sara Williams
(Patient)
“I made the decision to lose weight and restore my health… through my physician I found Laurie McDonald. With her guidance and care, I’ve been able to gain confidence that I’m on the right track to lose weight, exercise more, and improve my life.”
Michael Jordan
(Patient)
“Laurie is an exceptional dietician! Prior to meeting with her, I was losing weight for months because I have stomach and intestinal issues. Using her extensive expertise she suggested new healthy menu items, but also kept me from being ill due to what I was eating.”
Sara Williams
(Patient)
“I made the decision to lose weight and restore my health… through my physician I found Laurie McDonald. With her guidance and care, I’ve been able to gain confidence that I’m on the right track to lose weight, exercise more, and improve my life.”
Michael Jordan
(Patient)
“Laurie is an exceptional dietician! Prior to meeting with her, I was losing weight for months because I have stomach and intestinal issues. Using her extensive expertise she suggested new healthy menu items, but also kept me from being ill due to what I was eating.”
Sara Williams
(Patient)
“I made the decision to lose weight and restore my health… through my physician I found Laurie McDonald. With her guidance and care, I’ve been able to gain confidence that I’m on the right track to lose weight, exercise more, and improve my life.”
Start Your Health Journey Today
Nutrition is the foundation of your body and mind. Contact me and I can get you started on the path to health today.
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